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OP-ED Opinions 

The Return And Management Of Stolen Assets Recovered From The Former Governor Of Delta State, James Ibori And Associates By Evans Ufeli Esq

Elwin Mandowa,
It was with dismay that I watched the Federal Executive Council alongside the Attorney General of the Federation Abubakar Melami SAN signed an MOU with the British government on the repatriation of the looted fund of the sum of £4.2 million which was laundered from the treasury of the Delta State government by former Governor James Ibori which led to… Read More
Africa East Africa World 

Tanzania’s President Magufuli ‘catches Covid-19’ after denial

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Tanzania’s President John Magufuli is on admission at a Kenyan hospital undergoing medical treatment for Covid-19. Opposition leader Tundu Lissu revealed in an interview with the BBC that Magufuli had coronavirus and a cardiac arrest. Sources at the hospital he is currently on admission at said the Tanzanian leader had breathing challenges. Magufuli was flown to the Nairobi hospital this… Read More
Africa Ivory Coast West Africa World 

Ivorian Prime Minister Hamed Bakayoko dies of cancer

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– – Ivory Coast’s prime minister, Hamed Bakayoko has died in Germany at the age of 56, according to the government. President Alassane Ouattara said in a statement on twitter that “I have the immense sorrow to announce the death of the Prime Minister, Hamed Bakayoko, Head of Government, Minister of Defense, this Wednesday March 10, 2021, in Germany, as… Read More
OP-ED Opinions 

Matriarchs, Womenfolk And Nation Building In African By Godknows Igali

Elwin Mandowa,
One of the most significant and awe-inspiring mysteries of human existence is the gift of womanhood; in particular, God’s endowment with responsibility over regeneration of human­kind. So, every International Women’s Day (IWD) is fortuitous, not only to ponder on the deep spiritual worth of our womenfolk, but to look back on their roles and valued contributions overtime The 2021 Celebration of… Read More
Africa South Africa Southern Africa World 

South Africa: Man killed after police shot into student protesters

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– – One man has been killed during a protest by students at the University of Witwatersrand on Wednesday. South African police had fired rubber bullets and stun grenades to disperse the protesters who are demanding changes to registration and financial aid policies. The man killed wasn’t a student, according to officials. The man was caught in the crossfire right… Read More
Africa West Africa World 

Equatorial Guinea: Death toll from military base explosions hits 105

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– – The death toll from explosions at a military camp in Equatorial Guinea has now risen to 105. According to authorities, a total of 615 people were injured in Sunday’s blasts at the Nkoa Ntoma camp in Bata, the country’s economic hub. Buildings at the compound and houses in surrounding districts were badly destroyed by the explosions. 133 people… Read More
Africa Investments 

Spotlight on the Bank’s women leaders: Director Atsuko Toda reflects on progress towards gender equality in Africa

Elwin Mandowa,
To mark International Women’s Day, and a month of celebrating women, we asked the Bank’s Director for Agricultural Finance and Rural Development, Atsuko Toda, to share her thoughts on the progress in gender equality that she has witnessed in her career, her work to champion women and her tips for women starting out in the workplace. 1. What does International… Read More
Africa Mozambique Southern Africa World 

Mozambique: Family of 25 dies after eating meal from wild plants

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– – 35 people have died in Mozambique’s northern Muecate district after reportedly eating meal prepared from wild plants and fruits. According to authorities, twenty five of the victims come from the same family. Officials in Mozambique say people eating wild fruits, tubers and even wild grass have been reported recently in the region. The state television, TVM, reported that… Read More
OP-ED Opinions 

Decline Of IPOB Organization & The Rising Of Biafra Nation By Ij Onuigbo

Elwin Mandowa,
It is more important now than ever before for all ethnic nationalities of the former Biafra region, if not all regions of Nigeria seeking freedom from the Fulani caliphate, to unite for the sole purpose of materializing that which they all desire – FREEDOM from the oppression of the unfair 1999 constitution imposed on Nigerians without our collective consent.  It is… Read More
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